Turkey saddle



June 26, 1956 F3 led Nov. 8, 1954 M. H. BROWN ET AL 2,751,884

TURKEY SADDLE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 ATTORNEY:

June 26, 1956 M. H. BROWN ET AL 2,751,884

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IN VENTOR5 MHBrown HRBrozyn ATTORNEY5 United States Patent 2,751,884 TURKEY SADDLE Maurice H. Brown and Howard R. Brown, North Baltimore, Ohio, assignors to The D. S. Brown Company, North Baltimore, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio Application November 8, 1954, Serial No. 467,600 7 Claims. (Cl. 119-143) This invention relates to turkey saddles.

In the breeding of turkeys it is desirable to provide an apron or flexible covering for the back of the hen so that the hen will not be injured by the claws of the male, and so that the claws or feet will not slip. It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a saddle which includes means whereby the male turkey may obtain a firm grip with his claws or toes, and at the same time the hen will not be injured.

The saddle herein disclosed is formed of fabric, such as heavy duck with a marginal hem secured thereto as by vulcanizing, and a pair of elastic wing straps are secured to the fabric, and provide a means whereby the saddle may be easily applied without breaking or injuring the wing feathers. The elastic wing straps also provide a means whereby the saddle will be yieldably held in position.

The elastic wing straps include enlarged split ends within which the edge of the saddle is mounted and secured as by rivets or by vulcanizing.

A further object of this invention is to provide a turkey saddle which can be cleaned in hot liquids so that the saddles can be kept in sanitary condition.

With the above and other objects in view, our invention consists in the arrangement, combination and details of construction disclosed in the drawings and specification, and then more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a detailed side elevation of a saddle constructed according to an embodiment of this invention mounted on a turkey hen, the scale being reduced relative to the remaining views.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a plan view of the saddle in flat position.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 44 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of a modified form of this invention.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line '66 of Figure 5.

Figure 7 illustrates a modification of the saddle of this invention.

Figure 18 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken on'th'e horizontal plane of line '38 of Figure 7, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 9 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken on the vertical plane of line 9-9 of Figure 7, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 10 is an illustration of a further modification of the'SaddIe of this invention.

Figure 11 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken on the horizontal plane of line 1111 of Figure "10, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 12 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken on the vertical plane of line 12-12 of Figure 10, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 13 illustrates a still further modification of a turkey saddle constructed in accordance with this invention.

Figure 14 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view taken :on the horizontal plane of line 1414 of Figure 13, looking inthe direction of the arrows.

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Referring to the drawings, the numeral 10 designates generally a back panel which is adapted to engage over the back of a turkey hen.

The back panel 10 has formed integral with the opposite longitudinal edges thereof a pair of side panels 12 which are formed with convex lower edges 14. The marginal edges of the back and side panels are provided with a hem or reverted portion 15 secured as by stitching 16-50 to thereby form a reinforcing margin about the panels 16 and 12.

The forward end of each side panel 12 has a substantially obtusely angledm'arginal'edge 17 within which-the inner portion of a wing is adapted to engage, and the wing is secured in the marginal portion -17 by means of an elastic strap or band 18.

The strap or band 18 is formed withenlarged bifurcated opposite ends 19 within which the marginal portions of the back 10 and side panels'12 are adapted to engage, and the bifurcated portions 19 are secured by means *of rivets or other fastening means 20.

The back panel 10 has secured along the outer margins thereof a pair of toe straps 21 which may be secured by stitching 22 or vulcanizing to the juncture between the back panel 10 and the side panels 12. Each side panel 12 also has fixed to the outer side thereof anobliq'u'ely inclined to'e strap 23 which may be'secured as by stitching 24, vulcanizing or the like, to the outer side of the side panels 12.

Referring now to Figures 5 and 6, there is disclosed a modified form of this invention wherein the marginal portions of the saddle have the reverted hem 25 thereof-vulcanized and each wing strap '26 having bifurcated or split opposite ends 27 is vulcanized to the rubberized hem 25.

The end portions 27 of each strap 26 are reinforced by means of: an embedded fabric 28, as shown in Figure 6.

In applying the saddle hereinbefore described, the device is laid over the back and sides of the hen, as shown in Figure 1, with the side panels 12 engaging between each wing and the body of the bird.

Each wing is extended through the loop or opening formed by the elastic wing strap 18, and by forming the strap 18 out of elastic material the size of the wing opening 29 may be enlarged sufficiently to permit the ready insertion of the wing feathers into the opening 29.

The strap or band 18 upon being relaxed will contract so as to snugingly engage about the base of the wing Without causing irritation and without producing any sore spot as is the case where the band is formed out of folded fabric having no elasticity.

This saddle may be easily applied or removed and-can be thoroughly cleaned in hot water or the like 'sothat the saddle can be kept in a sanitary condition.

Figures 7, 8 and 9 pertain to a further modification of this invention. In these figures, reference numeralfill'designates, in general, a disk-like saddle body "formed of duck material. The body 30 includes a back panel 31 formed integrally with oppositely disposed 'side' panels 32 having convex lower edges 34. The marginal edges of the side panels are provided with an encasing bead or' rib 35 formed of rubber and vulcanized thereon.

The forward end of each of the side panels 32 ha'san obtusely angled marginal edge 37 within which the inner portion of the wing of the fowl is adapted to "engage. The ends 37 are also encased in a reinforcing bead or "rib formed of rubber and vulcanized to the side panel'3 2.

The wing of the fowl is secured in the marginal portion 37 by means of an elastic strap or band 38 of rubber having bifurcated ends 39 within which the marginal portions of the back 31 and side panels 32 are adaptedto engage, and the bifurcated portions 39 are secured "by vulcanization.

The back panel 31 is provided with a pair of spaced, substantially parallel longitudinally extending toe straps or ribs 41 disposed at the outer margins thereof and centrally of the body 30, and the rubber toe straps are secured thereto by vulcanizing means indicated at 42. Each of the toe straps 41 are provided with a pair of integrally formed toe straps 43 which are inclined at an angle thereto and project forwardly toward the front end of the saddle 30. The longitudinally extending toe straps 42 are integrally connected by a toe strap 44 which extends across the back 31 of the saddle and is positioned adjacent the rear end thereof.

A rubber toe strap or rib 45 is disposed longitudinally of each of the side panels 32, spaced between the central rib 41 and the periphery or edge 34 of the panel and of the body 30, and is secured thereto by vulcanizing means.

Figures 10, 11, and 12 illustrate another embodiment of this invention wherein the saddle body 50 is again formed of a fabric material such as duck and includes a back panel 51 having integrally formed side panels 52. The forward ends of the side and back panels are provided with an obtusely angled marginal edge 53 adapted to receive the wing of the fowl. The wing of the fowl is secured in the marginal edge 53 by means of an elastic strap or band 54 provided with bifurcated ends 55 which are secured by rivets 56 and stitching 57 to the saddle 50.

The back panel 51 is provided with a pair of toe straps or ribs 58 which extend longitudinally thereof at the outer margins. The toe straps 58 are secured by vulcanizing, indicated at 59, and are formed with a plurality of toe straps 60 which are inclined forwardly of the saddle.

Each of the longitudinally extending ribs 58 are interconnected by a rib or toe strap 61 which extends perpendicularly thereof and transverses the back panel 51 adjacent the rear end thereof.

Each of the side panels 52 are also provided with a longitudinally extending toe strap 62 which is also secured by vulcanizing.

After the toe straps 58, 60, 61 and 62 have been bonded to the duck fabric, and the elastic strap 54 has been secured thereon, the saddle is then dipped into a latex solution to encase the opposite sides thereof in a pair of elastomer layers 63, 64. An elastomer layer is thus provided on the exposed surfaces of the body 50 and of the several toe straps or ribs.

Figures 13 and 14 illustrate a still further embodiment of this invention wherein the saddle body 70 is again formed of a fabric material such as duck. In this instance the fabric material has been frictioned and skim coated with an elastomer material.

The saddle 70 includes a back panel 71 integrally formed with depending side panels 72, and the back and side panels are provided with an obtusely angled marginal edge 73. The back panel 71 has secured along the outer margins thereof a pair of toe straps 74 which are bonded thereto by cement 75. The longitudinally extending toe straps 74 are formed of rubber and are provided with a plurality of angularly disposed toe straps 76 which are formed integrally therewith and are inclined forwardly of the saddle 70. The back panel 71 has cemented or otherwise secured thereto a toe strap 77 which is positioned perpendicularly with respect to the toe straps 74 and is disposed adjacent the rear of the saddle 70.

The side panels 72 are each provided with a longitudinally extending toe rib 78 which is also bonded to the material of the saddle as by cementing or gluing.

The recess portions 73 of the saddle are closed by an elastic strap or band 79 having bifurcated ends 80 which are secured to the ends of the recess by stitching 81 and rivets 82.

It will be observed that in the embodiments of Figures 7-14, the centrally disposed pairs of longitudinal ribs 41, 58 and 74, and the several other ribs, are rubber and thus include an enveloping elastomer layer, parts of which provide an elastomer layer on their exposed surfaces, or tops and sides, i. e., those surfaces which are exposed to the elements and other forces. An elastomer layer on the exposed surfaces can otherwise be provided as illustrated in Figure 12, by covering the ribs with an elastomer layer as shown at 63. a

Having describedand illustrated several embodiments of this invention in detail, it will be understood that they are offered merely by Way of example, and that the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disklike fabric body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel ribs bound to one side thereof, an elastomer layer on the exposed surfaces of said ribs, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

2. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disklike fabric body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel ribs bound to one side thereof, an enveloping elastomer layer on said ribs, said ribs being vulcanized to said body, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

3. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disklike fabric body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel ribs bound to one side thereof, an elastomer layer on the exposed surfaces of said side of said body, an elastomer layer on the exposed surfaces of said ribs, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands.

being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

4. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disk like fabric body, an elastomer layer covering at least one side of said body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel ribs vulcanized to said side, an elastomer layer on the exposed surfaces of said ribs, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

5. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disklike fabric body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel ribs bound to one side thereof, an elastomer layer enveloping said body and said ribs, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said'body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

6. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disklike fabric body, at least one pair of spaced substantially parallel rubber ribs vulcanized to one side thereof, and a pair of rubber wing bands vulcanized to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

7. A saddle for turkeys and the like comprising a disk like fabric body, a centrally disposed pair of spaced substantially parallel longitudinal ribs bound to one side thereof, a longitudinal rib bound to said side and spaced between each of said first mentioned ribs and the periphery of said body, an elastomer layer on the exposed SUI- faces of each of said ribs, and a pair of elastomer wing bands secured to said body adjacent the ends of said pair of ribs, said wing bands being capable of stretching to permit insertion of a turkeys wing.

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